Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Avoid particularly high kerbs.
* NOTE Possible wheel and tyre damage
when parking on kerbs or in potholes
Parking on kerbs or in potholes may damage
the wheels and tyres.
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If possible, park only on flat surfaces.
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Avoid kerbs and potholes when parking.
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NOTE Damage to electronic component
parts from the use of tyre-fitting tools
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring
system: electronic component parts are
located in the wheel. Tyre-fitting tools should
not be applied in the area of the valve.
The tools could damage the electronic com‐
ponent parts.
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Have the tyres changed at a qualified
specialist workshop only.
* NOTE Damage to summer tyres at low
ambient temperatures
At low ambient temperatures, tears could
form when driving with summer tyres, caus‐
ing permanent damage to the tyre.
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At temperatures below 7 °C use i
M+S tyres.
Accessory parts which are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or which are not used
correctly, can impair the operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist workshop
and enquire about:
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Suitability
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Legal stipulations
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Factory recommendations
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WARNING Risk of accident with high
performance tyres
The special tyre tread in combination with
the optimised tyre compound means that the
risk of skidding and hydroplaning on wet
roads is increased.
In addition, the tyre grip is greatly reduced at
a low outside temperature and tyre running
temperature.
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Switch on the ESP
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and adapt your
driving style accordingly.
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Use i M+S tyres at outside temper‐
atures of less than 10 °C.
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Only use the tyres for their intended
purpose.
Observe the following when selecting, fitting and
replacing tyres:
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Country-specific requirements for tyre
approval that define a specific tyre type for
your vehicle.
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Furthermore, the use of certain tyre types in
certain regions and areas of operation can
be highly beneficial.
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Only use tyres and wheels of the same type
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres) and the same make.
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